Sam O'Sullivan starred as Newcastle City caused a last-round upset by skittling semi-final bound Toronto for 40 at No.1 Sportsground on Saturday. The visiting Kookaburras, resuming at 3-20 and in pursuit of City's 94, lost 7-20 in the opening session with O'Sullivan claiming a direct-hit run out and adding four wickets to his day-one tally to finish with first-grade best figures of 6-22. FEATURE: O'Sullivan carries family ties with City centre This result saw Toronto fall short of the minor premiership, staying second on the Newcastle District Cricket Association competition ladder and four points adrift of leaders Hamilton-Wickham, while the Sabres ended their campaign with a second straight win. "Sam O'Sullivan just cleaned up," City captain Jonty Major, who also took 3-16, said. "It was a good way to finish the year with a couple of wins." No batsman reached double figures for Toronto in what was the second lowest total recorded this season.

Newcastle District Cricket Association: Sam O'Sullivan the star as City end 2018-19 season on a high

Sam O'Sullivan starred as Newcastle City caused a last-round upset by skittling semi-final bound Toronto for 40 at No.1 Sportsground on Saturday.

The visiting Kookaburras, resuming at 3-20 and in pursuit of City's 94, lost 7-20 in the opening session with O'Sullivan claiming a direct-hit run out and adding four wickets to his day-one tally to finish with first-grade best figures of 6-22.

This result saw Toronto fall short of the minor premiership, staying second on the Newcastle District Cricket Association competition ladder and four points adrift of leaders Hamilton-Wickham, while the Sabres ended their campaign with a second straight win.

"Sam O'Sullivan just cleaned up," City captain Jonty Major, who also took 3-16, said.

"It was a good way to finish the year with a couple of wins."

No batsman reached double figures for Toronto in what was the second lowest total recorded this season.